Evidence Based Trauma Focused Interventions for Unaccompanied Minors

This webinar will offer an overview of what is trauma, common traumatic events unaccompanied minors may experience (before, during, and after arrival), common traumatic reactions observed in this population, and evidence-based strategies and interventions that utilize a trauma-informed lens to promote resilience and psychological recovery. Cultural and linguistic considerations when working with Hispanic/Latino unaccompanied minors will be discussed.

Learning objectives:

Participants will learn about traumatic events unaccompanied minors may experience and the impact on their psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial well-being.

Participants will learn about evidence-based trauma-focused strategies and interventions that can promote resiliency and psychological recovery among this population in the short, medium, and long term.

Participants will learn cultural and linguistic considerations when working with Hispanic/Latino unaccompanied minors.